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UPDATE: The original photos I posted were from the 2016 event. The new batch of photos are from the 2017 event.
I’m told last week’s Midwest Willys Reunion was a big hit, despite a couple rain storms and some hot weather. Here is a video from the event:
Scott shared this video on Alaska Or Rust’s Facebook page:
Bob Christy contributed these photos from last week’s event:
UPDATE: Dan DeVries has moved the FC Jamboree to September 15-16. Contact Dan to learn more. Some hotel info is shown at the bottom.
Here are some nearby hotels and motels.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Northwood
4712 Wheelerwood Road
Northwood, Iowa 50459
United States
1 641 323-7500
michelle.neeley@kaedingmanagement.com
Country Inn and Suites/Diamond Jo casino
711 Diamond Jo Ln, Northwood, IA 50459
Phone: (641) 323-7000
Lake Mills Motel
400-488 N Lake St, Lake Mills, IA 50450
Phone: (641) 592-3711
Some good CJ-3B-at-work photos in this ad.
“1954 Print Ad Jeep Farm Vehicle Harold Bordner of Weston,Ohio”
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This ad from Alproduco proves how strong their gates can be. It depicts a jeep hanging from the end of the gate.
“1953 Alprodco Farm Gates Jeep vintage print ad”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $45,000.
Looks like a fun ride.
“50 Willys Jeepster 4X4 street rod convertible 2500 miles 383 with 6 pack. All mopar performance up grades – torque flyte – 441 posi-track. Trophy winner”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $8500.
“1959 Jeep FC-150 run’s & drive’s 4cyl 3-speed $8500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
This has a 2A body and CJ-3A elements, but I don’t see anything that suggests M-38.
“Jeep 1950 Willys M38 with F-Head “Hurricane” 134 cubic inch engine. Full Roll Cage With Rack, Fuel Cell. Good Tires and Service Manual. Runs Great!”
The bumper suggests there’s been some mods. Pics aren’t too helpful.
“1942 Willys MB. 6 cylinder. Runs, needs TLC.”
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/6141995059.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(03/30/2017) Looks good. Has a few minor changes (front bumper, windshield, parking lights. roll bar, radio, among others).
“For sale 1949 willys jeep manual 3 speed, 4 wheel drive, good shape, good tread, everything works has original flat head 4 cylinder motor, has original heater bikini top, and full enclosure with doors. ”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $1750
“2 Wheel, 1/2 Ton Airborne was manufactured during WW II by Converto Manufacturing Company. It was designed for use with jeeps and light trucks for hauling tools, equipment, and other supplies in support of Airborne Engineer operations. This trailer was distinguished by having the ability to tilt and dump its contents through a rear tailgate.
the condtion of the dump trailer is in mint condition there’s a couple rusty parts on it but not bad for being over 70yrs plus. it works perfectly..no paperwork.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
It’s a narrow bodied former mud drag jeep. Looks to be a project.
“1943 Willys
fuel: gas
title status: parts only
transmission: automatic
Older professionaly well built chassis, stretched body for Placerville Flat fenders club “Willy Make it” 4×4 454 chevy big block auto trans all the cool stuff!!!
Used for sand Drags later mud. Single seater but could easily be a bad ass two seat crawler!! Must see unlimited potenetial and real good parts and start! Totally complete unmolested needs tires.
Call text emailI just brought home last night so I’ll clean up and get more pics later but this gives you a idea. It has rear cooler with fan and water pump, and all your basic common set ups for a vehicle like this. I was hoping it was more road ready but the starter is dragging bad and heating up so I need to put one in. The breaks need juiced and bled from sitting. The carb seams stuck but I have only just started messing with it. It’s sat for years but my buddy assured me it was running 6 months ago. So with all that said if it’s of interest to you make a offer I have a yard full of projects I’d rather turn it and burn it!!!!!”
I made an puzzling discovery about bell cranks the other day. I ordered a rebuild kit for Rusty’s bell crank. When I began assembling it, I discovered the original and new bolts were different. So, I had to use my old bolt (which fortunately was in good shape). Going back online, all the bell crank rebuild kits show the left hand bolt below (anyone need a new bolt .. I don’t). Do any other jeeps use the shorter bolt in their bell cranks?
Both of the DJ-3As have the same setup. The bolts they use lack an indent (used to secure the bolt to the bell crank mount). They are slightly shorter and 1/16th larger in diameter than the replacement crank. The DJ bolt lacks the hole at the end.
Here it is reassembled. The horizontal bolt clamps the unit together, but does not anchor the bolt.
One unique feature that came with Patterson is this foot pump activated windshield sprayer. This is how the bag looked when we bought it. The top was corroded and the bag was empty and dirty. You can see the hose running from the top to the firewall.
Under the dash, the hose ran to the pump.
Here’s the whole system after the parts were cleaned up.
Unfortunately, the rubber on the pump isn’t any good. I found an NOS food pump on eBay that’s affordable, but would love to find the same pump again. Continue reading
Robin shared this Facebook jeep story about a man’s recollections of helping his father with his sheep when he was a kid.
https://www.facebook.com/calvin.christensen.9/posts/1407709975918449
That jeep driver isn’t wasting time! He’s outta there!
“1944- American tank destroyer and jeeps racing towards Falaise, France, to close the Falaise Pocket. Smoke from burning German equipment rising in background. Photo measures approx. 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2″”
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This version of the photo appeared on eBay in January of 2017:
“ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO – ORIGINAL TO THE TIME – NOT A COPY, SCAN, OR REPRO
QUANTITY: 1 – See the other original WWI & WWII photos that I have listed.
SUBJECT: Original WWII Press Photo of American tank destroyer and jeeps racing towards Falaise, France, to close the Falaise Pocket and trap six German divisions.
DATE: August 24, 1944 – photo does not glow under a black light.
SIZE: 5″ x 7″
CONDITION: Very Good; see scans.
BACK: Has paper tag with typed description and date. See second scan.
SOURCE: From the archives of the World War History & Art Museum (WWHAM) in Alliance, Ohio. WWHAM designs and delivers WWI and WWII exhibits to other rmuseums. Our traveling exhibts include Brushes With War, a world class collection of 325 original paintings and drawings by soldiers of WWI, and Iron Fist, an HO scale model of the German 2nd Panzer Division in 1944 with 4,000 vehicles and 15,000 men.”
I can’t remember running across one of these industrial manuals.
“rare Willys Jeep 4 & 6 cylinder industrial engine service manual and parts lists catalog.total 168 pages,front and back cover dirt and little torn at bookbinding.interior very clean.see my other items on my eBay store thank you !!.”
Lots of updates.
“1948 Willys Jeep 4X4 This Jeep has been fully restored. Frame off Restoration, Has a rebuilt V6 4 barrel carb with 1557 miles,Turbo 350 automatic transmission.
B&M lock out shifter, Dana 44 Differentials. Dana 300 transfer case, Line ex inside and under of body. Aluminum Ron Davis Radiator, SS dash and has tilt steering. JBL stereo system.
Please only serious inquires. No low bidders.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/6142907502.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
(11/14/2016) Looks good. Drain holes have been filled.
“Frame off restoration to near original condition. Rebuilt original engine, transmission, transfer case, starter, and carburetor. New wiring (old style), springs, shocks, clutch, tires, gas and brake lines, and more. Converted to 12v but, looks like original 6v system. Numbers matching, everything redone NOS. Runs and drives great.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/12/2017) Seller lists this as a 1945. Seller notes the body is custom. Based on the large number of CJ parts, it seems this may have been a CJ-2A, but I can’t be sure. Looks solid.
“I’M SELLING A COMPLETELY DONE WILLYS JEEP. THIS JEEP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. BELOW IS EVERYTHING DONE TO THE JEEP. THIS JEEP COULD NOT BE IN BETTER CONDITION. RUNS SMOOTH, SHIFTS PERFECTLY.
– BRAND NEW ENGINE WITH 300 MILES ON IT.
– REBUILT TRANSMISSION
– A NEW CUSTOM BODY
– NEW YELLOW PAINT
– 8,000 LB WARREN WENCH
– JERRY CAN AND BRACKET HOLDER
– TRAILER HITCH
– NEW TIRES WITH 300 MILES
– NEW TOP WITH DOORS
– DUST COVER
– NEW SEATS
– EXTRA 16″ WHEELS
– NEW FLOORS”
https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/6111199530.html
The 2A doesn’t run.
“1948 flat fender small block Chevy 400 turbo trans Dana 20 transfer case Dana 44 centered rear Dana 30 open knuckle front the engine dose not turn over The second is a 1953 high hood all stock except for a 12 volt alternator $3000 each or $6000 for both”
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/6142999548.html
One runs and the others are projects.
“Three jeepster. One 1948. Two 1950’s. The one 50 runs, the other two will need motor work.
Yes all will need work. All have titles. Some new parts, top, seats, tail lights, hubcaps.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6142813491.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(05/14/2017) Appears worth a look. The front frame rails have some patches.
“Very nice jeep with original 4 cylinder engine, new upholstery, good tires, was painted 20 years ago and still looks good. Its not a rust bucket. Runs and drives great. It’s converted to 12 volt and still have the original generator for it. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800.
Looks good.
“1950 Willys 4WD Jeep No Rust Clean
Buick 225 Dauntless V-6
Headers
Front Tow Bar
Security Alarm
Push Start
Electronic Ignition
Canvas top
Red Gas Can
Spare tire with Wheel Lock
No Leaks
Runs Great
Head Turner
Rack Mount”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
(10/10/2017) Has a V6 and needs some body work.
“V6 Buick motor solid body”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4600.
“4 Cyl. Original engine converted to 12 volt. New 10 ply tires, new starter, new electric fuel pump. Rust is minimum. Everything works”
